Sunday, March 21st, 2010...8:38 pm
There are things you expect to stock up on
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When you’re in Mexico — beaded accessories, silver jewelry and tequila.
And then there are things you do not expect to stock up on when you’re in Mexico: oversized bat-winged sweaters…
and giant scarves. Both of which made it home in my suitcase. The sweater is from Shalom in Playa del Carmen, which you should stop into if you’re ever there. I have a feeling you’d like it.
The scarf is from a stall on Playa’s Fifth Avenue. And I should point out that it is made of — and I am not even kidding you — llama wool. Which might actually be something you would expect.
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March 21st, 2010 at 9:07 pm
oh the jewellery! the sweaters are for sure a surprise but looks lovely. Can’t wait to see you in them :)
March 22nd, 2010 at 3:44 am
Loving your Mexico posts! The only thing I know I’d be careful of when it comes to stocking up on local fashion is that I’d be scared I’d come out looking like Ugly Betty in a poncho and loads of beaded jewelry ;-) I had the same problem in Peru when every market was filled with the most tempting colorful scarves and shawls. I’d assume llama wool would be gorgeous and much softer though… kind of like alpaca?
March 22nd, 2010 at 10:56 am
Teresa — Thank heavens I brought such a gigantic suitcase, there’s no way I would have been able to cart back such bulky goods otherwise.
Hauteworld — It’s very soft. And with your eye for style, I doubt you’d look anything like Ugly Betty. Would love to go to Peru one day — sounds so gorgeous!
March 22nd, 2010 at 5:54 pm
These are all such great finds! Have you been to Taxco? It’s like the silver jewelry mecca of Mexico, and a wonderful colonial town to wander around in to boot.
March 23rd, 2010 at 1:23 pm
great photos as always kelsey! love that sweater – perfect seasonal transition piece!
March 25th, 2010 at 1:48 am
that sweater is awesome!
April 4th, 2010 at 7:51 pm
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